AI will be a useful tool in UAE classrooms, notes US educator at SCRF 2024

At the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, Dr Al Jones
interacted with middle schoolers about the scope of AI in learning and research

Sharjah, May 09, 2024

Middleschool children on the cusp of research-based learning had a lively and interactive chat with United States-based educator Dr Al Jones as they explored the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms and how it can transform learning and lives during a session titled “What Does ‘Knowing Something’ Mean in School?” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024).

Opportunity to create personalised GIFs and other exciting digital pursuits make SCRF’s Social Media Cafe a teen favourite

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024 has beautifully embraced
contemporary themes, elevating visitor engagement to new heights

Sharjah, May 09, 2024

The Social Media Cafe at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) has become an even more popular feature this year, particularly among high school students. On Wednesday, the cafe hosted the “Create Your Own GIFs” workshop, which attracted children aged 10 and above from three different schools.

Computers in ‘Digital Disguise’ strut their stuff at SCRF 2024

Actors walk around festival breaking into unique dance moves dressed in colourful costumes adorned with remarkable faux PC monitors as headgears harking back to retro era

Sharjah, May 09, 2024

Computers may or may not be able to think on their own yet but they certainly can strut their stuff in style, as amazed visitors to the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) found out this week.